Structural Design Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

Structural Design Engineer III supporting New Glenn's development and operations at Blue Origin. Focused on structural subsystems design, analysis, testing, and qualification for aerospace hardware.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
Design, analyze, develop, and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures
Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities
Support configuration development and trade studies
Take ownership of test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and authoring of test reports
Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware
Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling
Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status
Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers
Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings
Work with spacecraft customers in a technical capacity
Own spacecraft structural integration cycles
Drive hardware discrepancies to resolution
Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers
Complete hand calc and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for primary and secondary aerospace structures
Perform access studies, loss of clearance analyses, vehicle clocking studies, and develop solutions to mission unique requirements
Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
5+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques
Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products
Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
Experience in bolted joint design and analysis
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5)
Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41
Structural design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

designanalysistestingqualificationintegrationmaterial selectioncomposite designmetallic designbolted joint designGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerance

Soft Skills

technical guidancecoachingmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingtrust-buildingrelationship management

Certifications

B.S. degree in engineering